Kathia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kathia is a name of Greek origin meaning 'pure'. It evolved from the name Katharina through various historical forms. The name gained popularity during the medieval period due to the influence of Saint Catherine. Today, it is considered modern and unique, with a positive image. While there is no direct biblical relevance, its roots are tied to Christian history.
The name Kathia is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kathia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kathia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10657th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9044th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3919th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3344th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5489th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kathia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kathia"
Pronunciation
/ˈkæθ.i.ə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Kathia is derived from the Greek name 'Katharina', which means 'pure'. The name has been used in various forms throughout history.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Katharina, Catherine, Katherine, Kathia
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Christian world during the medieval period due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Variants & Derivatives
Cathy, Kathy, Kate, Kat
Modern Popularity & Image
Kathia is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Kathia St. Hilaire, Kathia O’Neill
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kathia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kathia"
"Kathia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10657th of 12526 | 11 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9044th of 19264 | 58 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3919th of 27321 | 392 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3344th of 35406 | 722 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5489th of 30306 | 280 |
Regional Popularity of "Kathia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kathia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
68.45% 3063rd/4475 |
52.52% 2728th/5194 |
37.77% 2386th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
80.90% 3707th/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
31.83% 2328th/7313 |
28.22% 2106th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
48.92% 3337th/6822 |
66.95% 4202nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kathia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kathia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.